Monday, 10 February 2014
How Cloud Software Helps Event Professionals Better Manage Events
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Making use of event management software will simplify your work event management tasks by automating mundane activities. It will provide tools to manage simple events, multiple events, exhibitions, festivals etc. You can use it to easily connect with employees, participants, sponsors etc. However you can get the best benefits of this software by implementing it in a cloud instead of your physical PC systems. Here is a look at the top ten benefits of using cloud-based event software:
1. Access from Anywhere - Since the software operates from a cloud it can be accessed from anywhere thus eliminating the restriction of accessing it only from the system where it is stored. It is also be accessed by authorized employees from remote locations to report updates, input schedule etc.
2. Cost Effective – Cloud-based event software helps to avoid maintenance costs which can arise when it is stored in a system. This brings down electricity bills as you do not have to implement it in many PC systems, which also brings down cost of license purchase etc.
3. Faster Marketing – An online event page can be created and optimized with appropriate keywords so that it is easily picked up during search engine results. By posting information about the event in popular social media sites and other key internet resources with a link to your site, event marketing is completed faster. As a result information about the event is available for all those seeking it and it spreads quickly resulting in ticket sales.
4. Online Registration And Payment – Going online with registration and ticket payment enables the work to be carried out faster, thus saving time and money spent in printing tickets. Those who cannot go to your office to buy tickets can buy them online from their location through the event ticketing software which motivates purchase and brings about more sales.
5. Good Scalability – Cloud-based event software is scalable so as your work load expands you can increase work groups, projects, allot more system resources to the software and much more, without worrying about technical issues.
6. High Reliability – When event management software is stored in a cloud it is not affected by system crashes and natural disasters etc. Expenses incurred as a result of such losses is eliminated. Work can be continued in the face of system malfunctioning and other similar problems from anywhere.
7. Manage Repeat Events Easily – Cloud-based event software will store all data related to past events in the cloud. If you have to do a new event project that is similar to a previous event, just retrieve its details quickly from the cloud to use ideas, event framework, sponsor details, etc. for the new project. Doing the groundwork for the new project becomes faster.
8. Avoid Duplication – When you have event management software stored in different systems, there is duplication of data, which results in unnecessary utilization of important system resources. When the software is implemented in a cloud this can be eliminated, thus avoiding such system utilization and its associated expenses.
9. Access from Mobile Devices – The software can be accessed by employees while they are ‘on the go’ through Smartphones, tablets or Laptops. They can quickly communicate vital information, share updates and retrieve nay details they want for their marketing activities etc.
10. Higher Efficiency – Cloud-based event software brings about higher productivity, removes duplication, and reduces costs that result in better efficiency. This will bring your organization in the forefront for event management and fetch bigger projects.
By making use of cloud-based event software your event management is speed-ed up and you enjoy greater efficiency, which results in higher sales and helps you gain an edge over the competition.
Author Bio:-
Monik Makadiya works with iVvy, an innovative cloud software provider. Ivvy offers a suite of event management software solutions and has helped event managers worldwide to streamlines process, improve efficiency, boost participation in events. To know more, connect with Monik on Twitter at @painstakingMM.